The YMCA St. Patrick's Day Run, presented by ICCU, is a Boise race centered on Julia Davis Park, with the start and finish lines positioned near the band shell. Participants can select from the Leprechaun Mile, a 5K, or the 5 Mile River Dash, making the event suitable for children, casual runners, walkers, and those seeking a more demanding run. The mile race begins first in the morning, with the 5K and 5 Mile following soon after.
The race course is contained entirely within the park. Packet pickup occurs the day before the race at Bandanna Running & Walking on Main Street. The YMCA emphasizes the St. Patrick's Day theme, referring to it as the luckiest run in town and encouraging participants to wear green attire and display shamrock spirit. Team registrations are also available, including friend and family groups like the four-woman League of Amazing Women from Boise and Meridian.